Hearse With Its Back Door Open

Hearse & Funeral Car FAQs

Hearses are vehicles you don’t want to see but are a necessary part of our society. Despite their negative connotations, hearses, more properly called funeral cars, allow a loved one’s family to mourn with dignity and respect during a trying and difficult time. See answers to frequently asked questions about hearses and funeral cars in…

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CoachWest Presents Five Famous Funeral Cars

Funeral cars have a singular purpose. They’re designed with luxury in mind to provide a distinguished and solemn experience for those gathering to pay final respects. Today’s blog from CoachWest showcases five famous funeral cars throughout history. Related Post: When Is It Time to Upgrade Your Funeral Car? 1. Hearse Model-T Hot Rod From The…

Rear view of Cadillac funeral car

Who Are the Major Manufacturers of Funeral Cars?

When it comes to funeral vehicles in the United States, there are a few manufacturers that dominate the market. Despite the small number of manufacturers available, consumers still have many choices to make while shopping for a funeral vehicle thanks to the customization options available through luxury dealers like Coachwest Luxury & Performance Motorcars. Today,…

Metal urn during a funeral ceremony.

How the Funeral Business Is Changing

The funeral business is rapidly changing as more customers choose to memorialize their loved ones in ever-evolving ways. For example, people are choosing to opt for cremations and green burials more than ever before. In response, funeral business owners need to evolve to match their customer’s demands. Today, Coachwest will discuss the many ways funerals…

Casket being loaded onto hearse

Selecting the Best Funeral Car

Choosing a hearse isn’t just like choosing a normal car. Funeral cars have a distinct purpose, and it’s important that when the time comes you know how to select the right one for your needs. Coachwest gives a list of things to think about before selecting a funeral car. How Far Are You Traveling? Funeral…

Buying A Funeral Car

If you are looking to purchase a funeral car, there are several things you should take into account. In this blog, the experts at Coachwest provide you with helpful information to ensure that your funeral car buying experience is a good one! Tips For Buying A Funeral Car Buying a funeral car is just like…

Finding The Right Funeral Car Matters

Why Finding The Right Funeral Car Is Important Nobody expects or fully prepares for the sad day when a loved one passes away. Whether it happens abruptly or after a long drawn-out battle with cancer, death never comes with us fully ready for it. Things come quickly after that: planning the funeral service, contacting loved…

Funeral Car Processions: Do’s and Don’ts

  The Do’s and Don’ts of Funeral Car Processions There are a few do’s and don’ts of funeral car processions. Misinformation could potentially lead you to break funeral car ‘rules of the road’. In this blog, Coachwest Luxury & Professional Motorcars offers some common guidelines on roadside etiquette for those in a procession and for…

Funeral director in front of funeral cars

How to Drive Funeral Cars For a Living

How to Drive Funeral Cars For a Living Funeral car drivers are responsible for transporting the remains of the deceased from funeral homes to their final resting place. They drive vans, limousines, coaches, and other types of funeral cars depending on the needs of their clients. To become a funeral car driver you need a…